Mike Mordecai, baseball player, 1994-2005

Mike Mordecai

Born: 12/13/1967 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-05-08 | Final Game: 2005-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Michael Howard Mordecai

Biography

Mike Mordecai, born in 1967, was a versatile position player who had a professional baseball career spanning from 1994 to 2005. He played in a total of 793 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his talents primarily as an infielder and outfielder. Known for his strong defensive skills and adaptability, Mordecai contributed to several teams during his career, including the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, and Atlanta Braves. His playing style was characterized by solid fundamentals, which enabled him to be a reliable presence on the field. Throughout his career, Mordecai recorded 333 hits, 24 home runs, and 132 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .244. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases. While he may not have been a household name, Mordecai's contributions were significant during a time when the game was evolving, and he played a crucial role in the success of the teams he was part of. His ability to perform in various roles made him a valuable asset in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
793 1362 157 333 75 7 24 132 13 112 261 0.244 0.303 0.363 0.665 -3468.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 18 3 5 2 0 0 5 0 3 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLCS FLO 3 5 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0.200
1996 NLCS ATL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250
1996 WS ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1995 NLDS1 ATL 2 3 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0.667
1995 WS ATL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
1995 NLCS ATL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 24 4 79 8 1 8
2B 166 61 146 208 9 55
3B 244 117 99 246 16 25
C 2 0 10 0 0 0
OF 4 0 2 0 0 0
SS 147 68 118 247 10 56

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
First Base 24
Second Base 166
Third Base 244
Shortstop 147
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 FLO NL $425,000
2003 FLO NL $500,000
2002 MON NL $500,000
2001 MON NL $375,000
2000 MON NL $350,000
1999 MON NL $325,000
1998 MON NL $250,000
1997 ATL NL $200,000
1996 ATL NL $135,000
1995 ATL NL $109,000
1994 ATL NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $3,278,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Alabama Mobile AL 1987, 1988, 1989